Day to day operations: Feeding, milking, and grooming the livestock, Cleaning, sweeping, and keeping the farmstead organized and neat, Interpretation of Historic Prophetstown's agricultural programs, Planting, weeding, harvesting, watering, and maintaining the garden

Implementing programs that fall in the aforementioned responsibilities: Assisting with workshops and labs, Participate in all Historic Prophetstown youth group activities, Provide interpretation of any area of the farmstead to visitors, guests, and school groups

Attend all staff meetings

Be flexible and accept any duties as assigned

Assist with farm work including planting, cultivating, and harvesting of the crops

Assist with farmhouse suppers and rentals

This position will require that the candidate remain flexible in WORKING WEEKENDS, EVENINGS, HOLIDAYS, ALL SPECIAL EVENTS, AND ASSIST IN BALING HAY.

Students may participate in projects involving statistical analysis, related data review and programming tasks or statistical research as it relates to veterinary medicine.

Ideal students will have completion of BS in statistics/computer science or animal science and enrolled in MS program in statistics or related field (animal breeding).

Knowledge of animal production/veterinary medicine. Knowledge of experimental design mixed linear and non-linear model methodologies, and categorical data analyses. Knowledge of data handling and statistical analysis programming in PC-SAS. Basic computer and typing skills, including use of basic
MS Office software (e.g. Word, Excel). Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals on multiple projects. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

3. Student Worker Needed

This is a posting for a student worker to help with specified tasks for the Spring Semester. The work involves carrying out activities in sample collection for poultry as well as data/protocol management.

The candidate will be under direct supervision and work hours are flexible and decided on a weekly basis, with up 1-10 hours per week depending on needs and availability. The heaviest availability is expected to before the months of January and April. Responsibilities will include but not restricted to the following:

Blood sample collection, Artificial Insemination of the chickens in the Poultry Farm

Maintenance of Lab supply materials

Data entry/Management

While training in any of these areas are preferable they are not required.

Candidates must show the following abilities

Be self-motivated and able to be responsible for tasks assigned

Physically ability to manage small to moderate loads around 50lbs

Willingness to learn as well as flexibility in learning varied subject matter

The work will provide the candidate to develop hands-on training in areas of poultry and animal breeding. Compensation will be starting at $7 per hour. Interested candidates are encouraged to directly contact Ashok Ragavendran with a resume in word or pdf format (aragaven@purdue.edu)

4. Washington DC Public Policy Internship

The Public Policy Internship Program structure will be the same as in the past but instead of sending five students we can only send two. One placement with be with the NASDA office.

An ideal candidate is a current sophomore or junior (seniors that will graduate in Dec 2011, are also eligible) with a minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA. Interested students should contact me regarding the program and application process. I would like to close the application process by January 31st.

Please contact me for more details or questions about this transformational experience (Lori Pence Barber lbarber@purdue.edu).

5. 2011 Vet Sales Internship - Nestle Purina PetCare

Interns gain nothing from being summer go-fer's; therefore, tasks and projects that provide key learning about our Company and industry are essential for a mutually rewarding internship at Nestlé Purina PetCare. We are an industry leader and learning organization, which seeks to create a challenging, stimulating environment that provides a wide array of resources to help associates grow - professionally and personally.

Develop knowledge, awareness and understanding of the Purina Veterinary Diets, Pro Plan and litter products in the veterinarian industry (understand the consumer and or pet owner, know our brands and the competition, identify and analyze segment trends)

Must have intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Able to utilize basic Excel function wizard for look ups and creating charts; ability to do Macros a plus. Able to create presentations in PowerPoint to include charts from Excel and pictures.)

Available to work 5/23/11-7/29/11 (10 complete, uninterrupted weeks)

Able to reside/work in one of the designated cities (see list below)

Access to a car, have a valid driver's license, have insurance coverages of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000

Able to perform physical activity requiring the lifting of 55 pounds

Leadership in extra-curricular activity/organization preferred

Previous Coop or other practical experience is desirable

Must have initiative, responsibility, leadership potential and a solid work ethic

Must be willing to relocate to any Nestlé Purina location upon successful completion of the internship program, conferring of degree and being extended a full-time offer

Based on the needs of the business and the opportunities available within the organization, successful internships may result in regular, full-time sales positions in vet sales, as well as future roles in business analysis, account management and leadership.

CCO is now recruiting undergraduate ambassadors for the 2011-2012 year! Apply today!
For more information: please log on to https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/
Deadline is Thursday February 10, 2011 at 4 pm to Stewart 194.

7. Myers Family 4-H Loan and Amick Loan for Purdue Juniors and Seniors

Loan application you can apply for at any time! Must be a Junior or Senior at Purdue to apply. Other requirements include: Minimum of 5 years in 4-H, financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5.